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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that describes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in distance learning technology enable people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are dealing with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a growing need to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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